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Hoops Set
As Sun broke through the fickle skies would sway,
Five faithful hands moved and made the lawns reborn
Like clockwork true, they set the hoops' array.
Two lawns in full, four shortened duly laid,
One ground for practice marked with modest care;
Each hoop now numbered, every hollow stayed,
With covers set against the rabbit’s wear.
Recall the map, let order guide the hand:
Set each aright where form and rule agree;
And mark, as ever, on the Eastern stand,
The coloured carrot turned toward the lea.
Alison, Barbara B, Liz, Peter, Robert, 28th March.
News from the AGM
The Committee acknowledge and thank Catherine, Philip, and Jan for their many years of dedicated service to the club. Their commitment has elevated our community in countless ways, from strengthening members' camaraderie to maintaining excellent lawn conditions, caring for equipment, and preserving a meticulous and invaluable club history. We are fortunate to have Barbara, Barry, and Alison stepping into their roles, and we warmly welcome Robert as he joins the committee. For full details, please see our Club Officials page.
23rd March.
Ian's at it
There once was a fellow named Ian,Who made our hoops look pristine.
Each set he’d repaint,
With a craftsman’s restraint,
Though he swears it’s “just part of the routine.”
Posted by Cohen Pylott, 27th February.
golf croquet scoring fractions
The core idea of golf croquet scoring fractions is that, in time‑limited Advantage GC games, if the clock expires before either side reaches its target score, the winner is determined by comparing each side’s scoring fraction rather than by raw hoops scored. This method is recommended by the World Croquet Federation to fill a gap in the current rules.
Scoring Fraction = Hoops scored so far / Target score. It expresses how far each player has progressed toward their personal target score at the moment time expires. The WCF advises using scoring fractions until the next rules revision.
Example: Suppose Player A (stronger) has target 9 and Player B (weaker) has target 5. At time‑up, Player A has scored 6 hoops and Player B has scored 4 hoops.
Fractions: A: 6/9 = 0.667, B: 4/5 = 0.800. Player B wins, even though both players have scored fewer than their targets and A has more raw hoops.
Tournament managers will describe in advance if draws are acceptable (the fractions are the same) or the procedure for resolving this.
Beware! A player behind on raw hoops may still be ahead on fraction. Tactical decisions near time‑up may shift: sometimes one hoop is worth more to one player than the other because of target differences.
The calculator below may prove very useful.
Gepostet von Webmeister, 27th February.
Universal Calculator
Brian Wainman from Plymouth Croquet Club has developed this simple to use website.
It does everything!
- Calculates the number of bisques
- Extra strokes
- Change in index for all GC/AC/Short/1 Ball games
- For singles & doubles
- On different lawn sizes
- Advantage 2026 (Target Score)
- Advantage scoring fractions
The link is also anchored on our Information page.
Score fractions suggested example to enter.
Weisheiten des Webmeister, 22nd February.
Cut To the point
After convening with our illustrious service guild, Philip strides back into the clubhouse bearing tidings of triumph.
“Dennis has been fully serviced,” he proclaims, “his cylinder sharpened to a blade fit for kings, and he now stands ready for the 2026 season!”
Polished to a heroic gleam, every bolt shining like it’s been personally buffed by the Sun. He sits upon a patch of grass that has grown bold, complacent, perhaps even a touch arrogant during his absence. The blades of grass sway nervously, as if whispering among themselves: “He’s back.”
Dennis, meanwhile, gazes out with the quiet confidence of a seasoned warrior returning from a winter’s slumber. His posture says only one thing: “I'm ready now ... Release me!”
Posted by Cohen Pylott, 23rd January.
C
This photograph was shared with the King in Catherine's letter.
Posted by Catherine, 15th December 2025.
Launa Ndawarda reports nothing untoward
A damp feel at the dew laden lawns which were all looking fine.Pavilion, Croquet Shed and Equipment Store all opened and all ok.
Posted by Webmeister, 13th December 2025.